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Foreword


Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manu- al are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS- TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obliga- tion to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle. Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.


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 copyright 2002 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.


and


are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.


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This manual describes the following vehicle types.


Sedan


Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT


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Warranties


J Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of Amer- ica, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty D Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of cover- age and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Mainte- nance Booklet”. Please read these warranties care- fully.


J Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warran- ties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti-Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of cover-


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age and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully.


NOTE


This vehicle does not contain mer- cury devices or parts.


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How to use this owner’s manual


J Using your Owner’s manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle. This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS air- bags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate


control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled mainte- nance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly.


Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and ca- pacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Report- ing safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.


J Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all oth- er portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.


WARNING


A WARNING indicates a situation in which se- rious injury or death could result if the warn- ing is ignored.


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CAUTION


A CAUTION indicates a situation in which inju- ry or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.


NOTE A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle.


J Safety symbol


You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do


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this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.


Vehicle symbols


There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.


Mark


Name


CAUTION


Power door lock and unlock


Passenger’s windows lock and unlock


Fuel


Front fog lights


Parking lights


Hazard warning flasher


Cigarette lighter


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Mark


Name


Mark


Name


Engine hood


Trunk lid (Sedan)


Seat heater


Horn


Windshield wiper deicer


Wiper intermittent


Windshield wiper and washer


Rear window wiper and washer


Lights


Parking lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumination


Head lights


Illumination brightness


Fan speed


Instrument panel outlets


Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets


Foot outlets


Windshield defroster and foot outlets


Windshield defroster


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Mark


Name


Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger


Safety precautions when driving


J Seatbelt and SRS airbag


Air recirculation


Outside air


Engine oil


Washer


WARNING


D All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious in- jury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supple- mental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because


the SRS airbag needs enough space for de- ployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steer- ing wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.


Carefully read the sections “Seatbelts” and “SRS air- bag” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instruc- tions and precautions concerning the seatbelt sys- tem and SRS airbag system.


J Child safety


WARNING


D Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passen- ger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught be- tween the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. D While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’s age, height


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and weight. If a child is too big for a child re- straint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seat- belts. According to accident statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. D Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, es- pecially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk being injured from deployment is greater. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the “Child safety


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locks” section in chapter 2. D Always lock the passenger’s windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to the “Windows” section in chapter 2. D Never leave unattended children in the ve- hicle. They could accidentally injure them- selves or others through inadvertent opera- tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them. D Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the ve- hicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in a trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries includ- ing brain damage, particularly for small chil- dren.


Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”, “SRS airbag”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this


owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt sys- tem and SRS airbag system.


J Engine exhaust gas


(carbon monoxide)


WARNING


D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex- haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color- less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. D Always properly maintain the engine ex- haust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. D Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. D Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.


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D If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the prob- lem checked and corrected as soon as pos- sible. If you must drive under these condi- tions, drive only with all windows fully open. D Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.


ently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel.


J Drugs and driving


J Drinking and driving


WARNING


WARNING


Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reac- tion and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your pas- sengers and others. In addition, if you are in- jured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive.


Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differ-


There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and oth- er persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.


If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompa- nies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely oper- ate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with


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your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illic- it mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well- being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.


J Driving when tired or sleepy


WARNING


When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other persons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase.


Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.


J Modification of your vehicle


CAUTION


Your vehicle should not be modified. Modifica- tion could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor- mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties.


J Mobile phones and driving


CAUTION


Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a hand-held phone, pull off the road and park in the safe place before using your phone. In some States/Provindes, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.


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J Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt un- der these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling har- ness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection so- ciety or pet shop.


J Tire pressures Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11
for detailed information.


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WARNING


Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.


J California proposition 65 warning


WARNING


Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm.


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Table of contents


Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


Keys and doors


Instruments and controls


Climate control


Audio


Interior equipment


Starting and operating


Driving tips


In case of emergency


Appearance care


Maintenance and service


Specifications


Consumer information and Reporting safety defects


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11


12


13


Index


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1) Engine hood (page 11-5) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-16) 3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-62) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-22) 5) Roof rails (page 8-18) 6) Door locks (page 2-3) 7) Tire pressure (page 11-42) 8) Flat tires (page 9-5) 9) Tire chains (page 8-14) 10) Front fog light switch (page


3-20)


11) Tie-down eyes (page 9-18) 12) Towing eye (page 9-18)


Illustrated index


J Exterior


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1) Rear window defogger switch


(page 3-25)


2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page


7-4)


3) Child safety locks (page 2-21) 4) Towing eye (page 9-18) 5) Trunk (page 2-25) 6) Rear gate (page 2-30)


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1) Lower anchorage for child


restraint system (page 1-36)


2) Seatbelt (page 1-12) 3) Parking brake lever (page


7-26)


4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-8)


J Interior B Passenger compartment area


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1) Cup holder (page 6-7) 2) Center console (page 6-6) 3) Glove compartment (page 6-5) 4) Cigarette lighter (page 6-9) 5) Ashtray (page 6-12)


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1) Door locks (page 2-3) 2) Light control lever (page 3-16) 3) Combination meter (page 3-6) 4) Wiper control lever (page 3-21) 5) Hazard warning flasher switch


(page 3-6)


6) Audio (page 5-1) 7) Gear shift lever (MT) (page


7-11)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7-14)


8) Outside mirror switch (page


3-29)


9) Climate control (page 4-1) 10) Cruise control (page 7-28) 11) Horn (page 3-32) 12) SRS airbag (page 1-42) 13) Tilt steering (page 3-31) 14) Fuse box (page 11-56) 15) Hood lock release (page 11-5) 16) Power window (page 2-22)


J Instrument panel


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J Light control and wiper control levers/switches


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1) Parking light switch (page


3-20)


2) Windshield wiper (page 3-21) 3) Mist (page 3-22) 4) Windshield washer (page 3-22) 5) Rear window wiper and washer


switch (page 3-24)


6) Wiper control lever (page 3-22) 7) Illumination brightness control (page 3-19)


8) Light control lever (page 3-16) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-16) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-16)


11) Turn signal (for lane change)


(page 3-18)


12) Turn signal (page 3-18)


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1) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) 2) Temperature gauge (page 3-9) 3) Speedometer (page 3-6) 4) Tachometer (page 3-7) 5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)


6) Odometer and trip meter (page


3-6)


7) Outside temperature indicator


(page 3-9)


8) Low fuel warning light (page


3-8)


J Combination meter B Overview


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B Warning and indicator light


Mark


Name


Page


Mark


Name


Seatbelt warning light


AIRBAG


SRS airbag system warn- ing light


CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp


Charge warning light


Oil pressure warning light


AT OIL temperature warn- ing light (if equipped)


ABS warning light


Front-wheel drive warning light (if equipped)


Turn signal indicator lights


High beam indicator light


Security system indicator light (if equipped)


3-10


3-11


3-11


3-12


3-12


3-13


3-13


or


or


Brake system warning light


3-14


Door open warning light


3-14


Page


3-15


3-15


3-15


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Jack (page 9-24) Jack handle (page 9-24)


1) 2) 3) Spare tire (page 9-24)


J Tire changing tools


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


Front seats


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Fore and aft adjustment Reclining the seatback Seat cushion height adjustment


(driver’s seat)


Head restraint adjustment


Seat heater (if equipped) Rear seats


Armrest (if equipped) Headrest adjustment – Wagon Folding down the rear seat – Wagon


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Seatbelt safety tips Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor


Seatbelts


(A/ELR)


Front seatbelt pretensioners


Seatbelt warning light and chime Fastening the seatbelt Seatbelt maintenance


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System monitors System servicing Precautions against vehicle modification


Child restraint systems


Installing child restraint systems with


seatbelt


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Installation of child restraint systems by


use of lower and tether anchorages


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1-4


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1-10
1-11
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Top tether anchorages


SRS airbag


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1-39


(Supplemental Restraint System airbag) Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s


1-42


SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints


SRS frontal airbag SRS side airbag (if equipped) SRS airbag system monitors SRS airbag system servicing Precautions against vehicle modification


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


Front seats


WARNING


D Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. D Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism. D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat- backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdo- men will increase, and both can result in seri- ous internal injury or death.


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WARNING


Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recom- mend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child


restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including for- ward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat- ing positions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precautions con- cerning child restraint systems, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


J Fore and aft adjustment


Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the de- sired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


J Reclining the seatback


Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining lever to return the seat- back, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.


WARNING


To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the pas- senger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


J Seat cushion height adjustment


(driver’s seat)


J Head restraint adjustment


1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. 2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises.


The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down.


To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seat- back. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


WARNING


Seat heater (if equipped)


Never drive the vehicle with the head re- straints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.


The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker.


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


concerned. D Do not put anything on the seat which insu- lates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heat- er to overheat.


NOTE D Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. D When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials.


1) HI – Rapid heating 2) LO – Normal heating


The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s in- terior is warmed enough or before you leave the ve- hicle, be sure to turn the switch off.


CAUTION


D There is a possibility that people with deli- cate skin may suffer slight burns even at low temperatures if he/she uses the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons


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Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.


WARNING


Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materi- als between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.


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J Armrest (if equipped)


B Loading long objects


To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest.


Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback panel affords a loading space for long objects. To open the seatback panel, pull the release tab.


WARNING


To avoid the possibility of serious injury, pas- sengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion.


WARNING


D Secure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing seri- ous injury during a sudden stop or sharp cor- nering. Tie long objects down with a rope or something equivalent. D Avoid loading objects longer than 6.6 ft (2
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objects can interfere with the driver’s proper operation of the car, possibly causing an acci- dent and serious injury.


J Headrest adjustment – Wagon


To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push the head rest down while depressing the release button on the top of the seatback. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head- rests to improve rearward visibility.


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B Rear center seating position


J Folding down the rear seat – Wagon


To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the headrest down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. When the rear-center seating position is occupied, place the headrest in its highest position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the headrest to improve rearward visibility.


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1. Lower the headrests. 2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.


WARNING


D After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seat- belts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. D Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Do- ing so may result in serious injury or death. D Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing seri- ous injury during a sudden stop.


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J Seatbelt safety tips


WARNING


D All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious in- jury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. D All belts should fit snugly in order to pro- vide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury. D Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons — even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could re- sult. D Replace all seatbelt assemblies including re- tractors and attaching hardware worn by oc- cupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be re- placed even if damage is not obvious. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, es-


pecially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (in- cluding those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chap- ter.


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B Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. See information on “Child restraint systems” in this chapter. B Children If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating posi- tions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (win- dow-side seating positions only) and then if neces- sary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child’s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back.


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B Expectant mothers


very quickly out of the retractor.


J Automatic/Emergency Locking


Retractor (A/ELR)


Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emer- gency Locking Retractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/ Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an additional locking mode “Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode” intended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended. As the belt is re- winding, clicks will be heard which indicate the re- tractor functions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is re- tracted fully, the ALR mode is released. When securing a child restraint system on the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the seatbelt retracts fully and the retractor returned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. For instructions on how to convert the retractor to


Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recom- mendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.


J Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Re- tractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt


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the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.


J Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s seat, as required by current safety standards. This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the instrument panel to light up for about six seconds when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” to remind the driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a warning chime sounds at the same time.


J Fastening the seatbelt


WARNING


D Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. D Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen.


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D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat- backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdo- men will increase, and both can result in seri- ous internal injury or death. D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.


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B Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as pos- sible. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops be- fore reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.


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WARNING


Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.


CAUTION


Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.


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4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.


5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoul- der belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.


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n Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor


height


The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To lower the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.


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WARNING


When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a col- lision.


n Unfastening the seatbelt


Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are


retracted properly to avoid catching the belt web- bing in the door. B Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on


Wagon)


1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops be- fore reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again.


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3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.


4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoul- der belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.


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n Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only)


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WARNING


When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a col- lision.


n Unfastening the seatbelt


The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To adjust the an- chor height, push the release button and slide the anchor up or down. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.


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Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt web- bing in the door. B Rear center seatbelt on Wagon


1) Center seatbelt tongue plate 2) Connector (tongue) 3) Connector (buckle) 4) Center seatbelt buckle


WARNING


Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, espe- cially when inserting the connector’s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted.


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1. Remove the tongue plate from the belt holder lo- cated under the right rear quarter glass and pull out the seatbelt slowly.


WARNING


Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connector’s tongue plate not fastened to the connector’s buckle on the right-hand side), it cannot prop- erly restrain the wearer in position in an acci- dent, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.


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2. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it through the belt guide as follows: First insert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the comfort guide; then slide the rest of the belt in, so that the whole belt fits inside.


3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, insert the connector (tongue) attached at the web- bing end into the buckle on the right-hand side until a click is heard. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.


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4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the cen- ter seatbelt buckle marked “CENTER” on the left- hand side until it clicks.


5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoul- der belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.


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n Unfastening the seatbelt


Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seat- belt. NOTE When the seatback is folded down for greater luggage space, it is necessary to disconnect the connector.


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slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle.


2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the re- tractor while it is rolling up. Insert the tongue plate into the belt holder.


CAUTION


D Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seat- belt too quickly. Otherwise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim. D Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.


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J Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and luke- warm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor dam- age is found.


CAUTION


D Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemi- cals and particularly battery acid. D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from op- erating properly.


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Front seatbelt pretensioners


The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. The pretensioner sensor also serves as the frontal SRS airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal colli- sion, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains the front seat occupant. When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, an oper- – CONTINUED – 1-27


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ating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are nor- mal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced. NOTE D Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor frontal impacts, in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents. D The driver’s seat and passenger’s seat preten- sioners and frontal SRS airbag operate simulta- neously. D Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a preten- sioner is activated, both the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be replaced only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assem- blies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. D If either front seatbelt does not retract or can- not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activa- tion of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.


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D If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or sur- rounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. D When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it has seatbelt preten- sioners by alerting him to the contents of this section.


WARNING


D To obtain maximum protection, the occu- pants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to the “Seatbelts” section in this chapter. D Do not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor assemblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in serious injury. Seatbelt pretensioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seat- belt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. D When discarding front seatbelt retractor assemblies or scrapping the entire car due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer.


J System monitors


A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the SRS airbag system. There- fore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt preten- sioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illu- minate. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. The following components are monitored by the indi- cator:


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D Front sub sensor (Right hand side) D Front sub sensor (Left hand side) D Airbag control module (including impact sensors) D Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side) D All related wiring In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of fol- lowing, the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer the system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and SRS airbag will not function reli- ably: D Flashing or flickering of the indicator light. D No illumination of the warning light when the igni- tion switch is first turned to the “ON” position. D Continuous illumination of the warning light. D Illumination of the warning light while driving.


to have


J System servicing


WARNING


D When discarding a seatbelt retractor assem- bly or scrapping the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. D Tampering with or disconnecting the sys- tem’s wiring could result in accidental activa-


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sioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.


J Precautions against vehicle modifica-


tion


CAUTION


Do not perform any of the following modifica- tions. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretension- ers. D Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end. D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver’s door jamb.


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tion of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation and the connectors of the system are yellow for easy identification. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems. For required servicing of the seat- belt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.


CAUTION


The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the SRS airbag control mod- ule including the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seat- belt retractors, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work.


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Child restraint systems


Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’s age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt (except those covered under the section in this manual, entitled “Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchor- ages”). Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the ve- hicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating positions. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving.


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WARNING


Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap or in his or her arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.


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WARNING


Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, es- pecially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.


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WARNING


Children should be properly restrained at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on any seat. Unrestrained children will be thrown forward during sudden stop or in an accident and can be injured seriously. Additionally, children standing up or kneeling on or in front of the front seat are exposed another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.


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WARNING


D Child restraint systems and seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. D Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child re- straint systems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or acci- dent; it can strike and injure vehicle occu- pants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.


WARNING


SRS


AIRBAG,


SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFE- TY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIR- BAG.


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ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR. 6. Before having a child sit in the child restraint sys- tem, move it back and forth to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt. 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly function- ing).


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J Installing child restraint systems with


seatbelt


1. Set the child restraint system in the seating posi- tion. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint system. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle. 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock-


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the retractor. That function is restored by allow- ing the seatbelt to retract fully.


WARNING


When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.


If the child restraint system requires a top tether, latch the hook onto the top tether anchor and tighten the top tether. See the “Top tether anchorages” for additional instructions. 8. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of


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J Installation of child restraint systems


by use of lower and tether anchor- ages


Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper anchorages (tether anchor- ages) for accommodating such child restraint sys- tems.


Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are se- cured to the designated anchorages provided on the vehicle body.


The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat win- dow-side seating positions. For each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are pro- vided.


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The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are pro- vided for all the seating positions (middle and both window-side ones) of the rear seat.


You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages (bars).


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ages), firmly tighten the straps after connecting the connectors. 3. Connect the top tether hook to the tether anchor- age and firmly tighten the tether. For information on how to set the top tether, read the following “Top tether anchorages”. 4. Before seating a child in the child restraint sys- tem, try to move seat back and forth to verify that it is held securely in position. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer.


WARNING


When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.


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Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback. ” marks to locate the two lower an- 1. Use the “ chorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child restraint system. 2. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer, connect the connectors of the child restraint system to the lower anchorages. When the connectors are fastened, make sure that the adjacent seatbelts are not caught. If your child restraint system is of a flexible attach- ment type (which uses tether straps to connect the child restraint system proper to the lower anchor-


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J Top tether anchorages B Anchorage location


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1) For left seat 2) For center seat 3) For right seat


Sedan: Three anchorages are installed on the rear shelf.


1) For left seat 2) For center seat 3) For right seat


Wagon: There is an anchorage for the center seat- ing position at the rear end of the ceiling, and – CONTINUED – 1-39


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anchorages for each of the two window-side seating positions on the rear wall of the cargo area. B To hook the top tether


n Wagon


n Sedan


1. Remove the rear seat headrest at the seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the headrest while pressing the release button. Store the headrest in the cargo area. Avoid placing the headrest in the passenger compartment to pre- vent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.


F: Front of vehicle 1) Top tether hook 2) Upper anchorage


Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint sys- tem to the appropriate upper anchorage. Tighten the top tether securely.


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Center F: Front of vehicle 1) Top tether hook 2) Upper anchorage


Window-side F: Front of vehicle 1) Top tether hook 2) Upper anchorage


2. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the appropriate upper anchorage. 3. Tighten the top tether securely.


CAUTION


Always remove the headrest when mounting a child restraint system with a top tether. Other- wise, it may not be possible to fasten the top tether tightly.


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*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)


*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system sup- plements the vehicle’s seatbelts.


J Vehicle with driver’s and front pas-


senger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoul- der restraints


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